Question

question 38
simple squamous epithelial tissue is characterized by the presence of:
a several layers of flat irregular shaped cells
b one layer of columnar cells
c several layers of cuboidal cells
d one layer of flat irregular shaped cells

Explanation:

Simple squamous epithelial tissue is a single - layer (simple) tissue. The cells are flat and irregularly shaped (squamous).

• Option A: Incorrect as it mentions several layers. Simple epithelium has one layer.
• Option B: Incorrect as it mentions columnar cells. Simple squamous has squamous (flat) cells.
• Option C: Incorrect as it mentions several layers and cuboidal cells.
• Option D: Correct as it has one layer (simple) and flat irregularly shaped (squamous) cells.

Answer:

D. one layer of flat irregular shaped cells